New Foodie Crush:: The Artful Desperado

(Greek Yoghurt Olive Oil Cake with Orange Blossom Glaze)

For this weeks food installment I am going to tempt your taste buds with the beautiful work created by Gabriel of The Artful Desperado.  His photographs and recipes just pop off the screen. He combines different flavors to create interesting recipes from Dark Chocolate Ice Cubes to a Greek Yoghurt Olive Oil Cake with Orange Blossom Glaze.  Here is just a glimpse of the tastiness that you will stumble upon this site.  If you are in need of delicious recipes and some major eye candy check it out!

(Chocolate Meringue Cake with Fresh Berries)

Introducing Hatchery

I have quite the soft spot when it comes to artisanal goods. I equate that to the fact that I live in Brooklyn, a borough is known for handmade, small-batch goodness.  I recently discovered Hatchery, a monthly, highly curated subscription box service that will not only leave you addicted to the samples that you have received, but also a greater appreciation for small businesses and what they offer.  There website also has features a marketplace where you can then shop for the items that you receive, it is as easy as should I say, pie! Here is a peak inside of my tasting box, my favorites are by far Dave's Homemade Dark Chocolate Malted Fudge (the perfect ice cream topper) and the Virtuoso Living Spices which have been incorporated into many dishes.  You can subscribe here!

New Foodie Crush: Hortus Natural Cooking

I have a feast for both your eyes and your mouth today with a recent food blog discovery too beautiful not to share.  I recently stumbled across Hortus Natural Cooking by way of Pinterest and was immediately drawn to the stunning photography. Valentina, the creative force behind this site does to Italy what Mimi Thorrison does to France, combines the freshest local ingredients and photographs them in the dreamy light that only the countryside of Provence or Italy could inspire.   If you are looking for inspiration for what to cook for dinner or just looking to be inspired by amazing photography, definitely check this site out.  

(Braised Crumbed Artichokes)

Fall Inspired Apple Desserts

I love traditions, especially when they involve family.  Over the past three years, my boyfriend, turned fiance have ventured to the Hudson Valley for our annual apple picking trip (stay-tuned for photos).  The air is usually crisp, the smell of apple cider donuts is in the air and vibrant orange pumpkins decorate the rustic farm shop.  We load up our car with our bags of apples and then the question becomes, what to do with all of these apples? I do my recipe research ahead of time so that I can use the apples at their peak of sweetness, because nothing is like a fresh-picked New York apple.  In order to get me started, I created a gallery on Foodie.com to help guide me (and my stomach) towards tastes and flavors that are authentically fall.

Summer Cravings:: Ice Cream

The official start of summer is nearly upon us and that means one thing - ice cream.  When it comes to this cold treat, the sky is the limit with flavors and textures.  I have yet to invest in an ice cream machine, but I am nearly about to cave after seeing these delicious recipes that I have been collecting on my Pinterest page.  I also gathered a few of my picks for creating some of these delicious recipes!  Continue for more...

Pinterest Food Cravings

Mixed Berry Tart

Are you like me in that if you open Pinterest before you know it hours have passed and you have pinned yourself into an oblivion?  I am definitely guilty of this - I honestly can't remember where I went to feed my inspirational habit before that site was created.  I find myself pinning delicious food styling, flowers, gardens, fashion and interiors for more hours out of a day than I would like to admit. Today, I thought I would share with you some amazing recipes that are making my mouth water.  If you would like to see what my  Pinterest habit has created, you can follow me here! 

Apple Fritters